Actress Kim Hye-ja (85) appeared on the red carpet of the Busan International Film Festival to cheers. However, she was seen receiving assistance from those around her while moving and coughing several times, causing concern among fans.
On the 6th, Kim Hye-ja attended the opening ceremony red carpet event for the 31st Busan International Film Festival held at the Cinema Hall in Haeundae-gu, Busan.
Kim Hye-ja, elegantly dressed in a light pink hanbok, walked the red carpet alongside Director Song Il-kwon and others with whom she worked on the film "Still Brilliant."
With a bright expression, Kim Hye-ja continuously waved her hand to greet cameras and audiences. During her greeting, she was seen covering her mouth with her hand and coughing several times.
She also smiled while telling Director Song, who was holding her hand and supporting her, "It would be better if you linked arms with me."
Netizens who saw this reacted with comments such as "You are truly beautiful," "Elegant," "Thank you for continuing to act," "Are you healthy despite the coughing?" "Please don't overdo it," and "Still adorable."
Born in 1941, Kim Hye-ja is 85 years old this year. Although her coughing was not severe, fans expressed their concern for Kim Hye-ja's age and health condition, hoping she would complete her schedule without overexertion.
Kim Hye-ja previously met with viewers through the SBS special documentary "Kim Hye-ja's Greetings - Do Not Die," which aired on the 4th.
"Kim Hye-ja's Greetings - Do Not Die" is a work that highlights Kim Hye-ja's life and her long journey of sharing, as she turns 85 this year and marks 65 years in acting. Starting with planning in 2024, it captured her time over three years, including her final volunteer activity in Africa in 2025 and the filming set of the movie "Still Brilliant" in 2026.
The documentary's title, "Do Not Die," does not refer to Kim Hye-ja's own health. It carries the meaning of "cherish each other and discover hope even in pain," which Kim Hye-ja has conveyed to the world through her long-term work on African sites and acting activities.
Kim Hye-ja also urged the production team, saying, "Please do not make me a hero; please use me for the purpose of delivering hope to people."
"Still Brilliant," Kim Hye-ja's return to the screen after nine years, is scheduled for release on the 21st. Kim Hye-ja plays Soon-ok, who remembers a special friendship with a friend she will never forget in her lifetime.
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